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“ We are living in a time like no other. The pandemic, political divisiveness,
and civil unrest have all had an effect on the University community.
If we can come together, and unite in our efforts, Rochester will
come back even stronger.”
— SARAH C. MANGELSDORF
President and G. Robert Witmer, Jr. University Professor
Promote equity + access. Give.
We will do more than listen to those who have In today’s economic climate, charitable giving
been underserved for far too long—we will take provides critical support for our mission of teaching,
action. Fundraising to recruit and recognize diverse research, and patient care. By offering more
faculty is a priority as are scholarships, which financial aid, scholarships, and fellowships, we
make a Rochester education more affordable for give promising students the means to pursue a
exceptional students. We will increase the number Rochester education. By supporting research,
of diverse alumni in key University volunteer roles, we improve our understanding of society’s most
so that our representation truly reflects our alumni complex problems—from COVID-19 to the global
base. We are formally launching three alumni affinity water crisis, the economy, and more—and we foster
groups: the Black Alumni Network, the Women’s the creativity that improves humankind.
Network, and the First Generation Network.